Mathura

Also known as Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Mutura, Multura, Muttra

Mathura () is a city and the administrative headquarters of Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located south-east of Delhi; and about from the town of Vrindavan. In ancient times, Mathura was an economic hub, located at the junction of important caravan routes. The 2011 Census of India estimated the population of Mathura at 441,894.

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Mathura is a city in Uttar Pradesh state, India, located southeast of Delhi, that serves as the administrative headquarters of Mathura district. The city was historically significant as an economic center at the intersection of major trade routes, and today has a population of approximately 441,894 people according to the 2011 census.

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Settlement.official_name: Mathura
Settlement.image_alt: Mathura
Settlement.image_caption: Clockwise from top: Vishram Ghat on banks of river Yamuna, Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex, Mathura Museum, Kans Quila and Holi celebrations in Mathura
Settlement.nicknames: Krishnanagri; The City of Lord Krishna
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Settlement.pushpin_map_alt: Mathura
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Uttar Pradesh
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Mathura
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Division
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Agra
Settlement.established_title: Settled
Settlement.established_date: 1100 BCE

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History
Ancient history
Indo-Scythians
Kushan Empire
Gupta Empire
Harsha Empire
Medieval History and Islamic Invasions
Early Middle Ages
High Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
Early Modern History
Pilgrimage by the Family of Peshwa of Maratha Empire
Religious heritage
Festivals
Culinary tradition
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Languages
Government and politics
Transportation
Rail
Road
Tram
Air
Strategic importance
Industries
Media and communications
Educational institutions
Notable people
See also
References
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In Hinduism, the birthplace of Krishna, one of the main deities, is believed to be located in Mathura at the Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex. It is one of the Sapta Puri, the seven cities considered holy by Hindus, also called the Mokshyadayni Tirth. The Kesava Deo Temple was built in ancient times on the site of Krishna's birthplace (an underground prison). Mathura was the capital of the kingdom of Surasena, ruled by Kamsa, the maternal uncle of Krishna. Mathura is part of the Krishna circuit (Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Govardhan, Kurukshetra, Dwarka and Bhalka). Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in Mathura every year.

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